Tim Akkouh KC
‘Exceptional and very much in demand for the most difficult fraud cases, and also making a name for himself in the crypto world.'
Essex Court Chambers is involved in a range of crypto and blockchain cases. Daniel Oudkerk KC was involved in Capco Capital Markets Co v Tarver & Ors, acting for the claimant fintech company in this blockchain banking conspiracy claim relating to banking platforms and the diversion of business opportunities to a new fintech, Thought Machine in a claim for in excess of £200m. Tim Akkouh KC was involved in McAdam & 437 Others v Dr Ruja Ignatova & 7 Others concerning an alleged conspiracy and deceit claims arising out of the fraudulent cryptocurrency, OneCoin, created by the defendant, who is listed on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives and has not been seen since 2017.
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